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Jensen 541S

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.30 mm × 111.10 mm 3.44 in × 4.37 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4 litre 3990 cc (243.485 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.40:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 12.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.79
Unitary capacity 665 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2667 mm
wheelbase 105 in
Length (milimeters) 4521 mm
Length (inches) 178 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1384 mm
Height (inches) 54.5 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1494 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3294 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres Dunlop R.S. 6.40 x 15
Wheels 15'
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 28.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Jensen 541S PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1960

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